Significance of Medicinal preparation
Medicinal preparation encompasses a wide range of formulations and processes. In Purana, it refers to specific applications of herbs and oils for healing. Ayurveda highlights formulations for therapeutic use, including herbal mixtures, fermented preparations, and the use of plant parts. Rasashastra emphasizes the combination of ingredients, including minerals, to create remedies. Science defines it as formulations derived from natural sources, including plants and animals, used to treat various conditions.
Synonyms: Pharmaceutical formulation, Drug formulation, Therapeutic preparation, Medicinal compound, Medicinal product, Pharmaceutical preparation, Medication, Remedy, Pharmaceutical, Drug, Prescription, Treatment, Cure
In Dutch: Medicinale bereiding; In Finnish: Lääkevalmiste; In Spanish: Preparación medicinal; In German: Medizinisches Präparat; In Malay: Penyediaan ubat; In Swedish: Medicinsk beredning; In French: Préparation médicinale; In Portugese: Preparação medicinal; In Italian: Preparazione medicinale; In Polish: Preparat leczniczy
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Buddhist concept of 'Medicinal preparation'
Medicinal preparation in Buddhism encompasses Jivaka's diverse medical treatments, encompassing preparation methods. It also includes carpenters' herbal wound care for an elephant. Furthermore, it refers to the Buddha's guidance on suitable medicines for monks.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Herbs and treatments applied by the carpenters to heal the wound of the injured elephant.[1] (2) Guidelines set by the Buddha regarding the appropriateness of certain drugs or medicines for bhikkhus.[2]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Various medicines that Jivaka used in his practice, including his methods of preparing treatments.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Medicinal preparation'
In Hinduism, Medicinal preparation encompasses diverse concoctions like Ghritam and Tailam, created through various methods, including herbal mixtures, and fermented substances. It utilizes diverse ingredients, from gems to minerals, targeting ailments with therapeutic intent, and also involves the administration of drugs with specific dosages.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Medicinal preparation involves combining mercury, sulphur, copper, mica, triphala, trikatu, and seeds of croton, then subjecting the mixture to bhavana with dronapuspi juice.[4] (2) The medicinal preparation involves combining various ingredients, subjecting them to specific processes, and administering them in a particular manner to treat sannipatika fever.[5] (3) Involves rubbing mercury, sulphur, and himaballi (svarnakhiri) together with nirgundi juice, and is taken with honey and ginger juice to cure ailments.[6] (4) The "medicinal preparation" is a combination of bark of rohitaka, trikatu, triphala, trimada, and iron, rubbed together with honey in an iron pot, intended to cure ailments.[7] (5) A medicinal preparation is created using specific proportions of mercury, sulphur, aconite, svarana-kshiri, and croton seeds, which are combined and formed into pills to treat fever.[8]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Formulations that utilize various ingredients, including fermented non-alcoholic liquids and alcoholic liquors, for therapeutic purposes.[9] (2) Formulations intended for curing and preventing diseases and senile decay, utilizing the properties of various gems.[10]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) Various concoctions made using specific herbs and elements to treat gulma.[11]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) The combination of various ingredients and methods described for treating illnesses through traditional means.[12]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Medicinal preparations are formulated medicines used for treatment, and the text mentions that there is a list of medicinal preparations which are meant to reduce the Dosha vitiation and repair the damages to kidney caused by stones.[13] (2) The text mentions that various of these, or Yogas, were mentioned in classical books, highlighting the substance's role in creating remedies and its use in formulations.[14] (3) This term describes the ways Yava is used, highlighting its role in creating remedies within the context of medicine.[15] (4) These are formulations containing Jayapala that are used in traditional medicine, but can lead to poisoning if taken in excessive amounts, or by mistake.[16] (5) This refers to the various formulations derived from plants and herbs used in Ayurveda, and Asavas and Arishtas are included within this category, highlighting their role in therapy.[17]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) This refers to the specific formulations used in the treatment, including both internal and external applications, as described in the text.[18] (2) Medicinal preparations involve various formulas described for the creation of herbal medicines, but can be affected by factors such as the unavailability of ingredients.[19] (3) Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences has given a wide range of classical and patent medicinal preparations, which are being practiced successfully by Ayurveda physicians.[20] (4) This refers to the various formulations that incorporate Jayapala, and they are used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic effects.[21] (5) These are the various ways that plants are processed and used in traditional medicine to treat illnesses and promote health, using various plant parts.[22]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Honey is used in combination with other substances for enhancing the absorption of these preparations in the conjunctiva.[23] (2) Microscopic analysis is vital for ensuring the purity and potency of plant material used in these processes.[24] (3) The genotoxic potentiality of the crude leaf extract of Casearia tomentosa has been evaluated.[25] (4) These are developed for the treatment of various ailments by maintaining the balance state of Doshas and Dhatus.[26]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) These can be made from articles of all the categories of taste except the salt. These are called decoctives, and the mode of preparation is described as of five kinds.[27] (2) The various methods of preparing bristly luffa for therapeutic purposes, including six in milk and others using decoctions.[28]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A concocted mixture of herbs and oils designed for therapeutic use, encompassing various forms such as Ghritam and Tailam.[29]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Mixtures that may contain poisonous ingredients but are used for therapeutic purposes.[30]
The concept of Medicinal preparation in scientific sources
Medicinal preparation encompasses various formulations derived from plants, herbs, and natural substances. These formulations, including powders, syrups, and extracts, are designed for therapeutic purposes, treating diverse health conditions based on traditional knowledge and Ayurvedic practices.
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Several of these in varied forms are used in the Ayurvedic system of medicines for diabetes.[31]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) In absence of a reliable liver protective drug in the modern medicine, there are number of these in Ayurveda.[32]